There are more bands called Thompson:

1) Thompson is a Croatian rock… Read Full Bio ↴There are more bands called Thompson:

1) Thompson is a Croatian rock band. The frontman, songwriter and lead vocalist of Thompson is Marko Perković. He is widely considered as to having a right political views, and was the main figure in patriotic movement during the Croatian-Serbian war. Thompson is considered Marko's stage name. Along Marko, the lineup also includes Tiho Orlić as supporting vocalist and bass guitarist, with the remaining members of the bend being less prominent.

The name "Thompson" comes from the Thompson submachine gun, which was Perković's nickname. Originally from Čavoglave in the Dalmatian hinterland, Perković's home was the Croatian capital of Zagreb until 2013, then he moved with his family in Split.

Thompson also features annually at the Homeland Victory celebrations in his hometown of Čavoglave. These performances are attended by many visitors, ranging from 60,000 to 120,000 spectators, and feature Croatian popular artists.

The band line-up on the '' Bilo jednom u Hrvatskoj '' tour was: Fedor Boić, Damir Lipošek Kex, Tomislav Mandarić, Damir Šomen along with Tiho Orlić and Marko Perković.

Current line-up:
Marko Perković - vocals
Tiho Orlić - bass guitar
Ivica Bilić Ike - drums and percussion
Duje Ivić - keyboards
Ivan Ivanković - guitar

- Studio albums:
1992. - Moli mala
1995. - Vrijeme škorpiona
1996. - Geni kameni
1998. - Vjetar s Dinare
2002. - E, moj narode
2006. - Bilo jednom u Hrvatskoj
2013. - Ora et Labora

- Live albums:
2007. - Bilo Jednom U Hrvatskoj - Split - Stari Plac

- DVDs:
2002. - Koncert Poljud
2004. - Turneja: E, moj narode
2007. - Turneja: Bilo jednom u Hrvatskoj
2013. - Poljud Live

- Compilations
2003. - Sve najbolje
2008. - Druga strana

In Croatian music, festivals play a large role, with new songs frequently being released for a festival and the best song being declared winner. Thompson has appeared at the following festivals:

* Croatian Radio Festival: 1999, 2002, 2006
* Etnofest Neum: 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000
* Melodije Mostara: 2001
* Split Festival: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2002

2) Thompson is, among others, folk musicians Richard and Linda Thompson and their son Teddy. Thompson's new album, Family, comes out Nov. 18.

Grkinja
Thompson Lyrics

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Varala me, varala
mala grkinja
varala me, varala
srce slomila

Grkinjo znaj
svemu je kraj
zbogom i vise

se ne vracaj
Grkinjo znaj
svemu je kraj
zbogom i vise
se ne vracaj

Varala me, varala
mala grkinja
varala me, varala
dusu ranila

Grkinjo znaj
svemu je kraj
zbogom i vise
se ne vracaj
Grkinjo znaj
svemu je kraj
zbogom i vise
se ne vracaj

Varala me, varala
mala grkinja
varala me, varala
sve mi uzela

Grkinjo znaj
svemu je kraj

zbogom i vise
se ne vracaj

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Thompson's song Grkinja are about a man who was betrayed by a Greek girl. The song starts with the refrain "Varala me, varala mala grkinja" which means "She deceived me, deceived me little Greek girl" in English. He then repeats "srce slomila" which translates to "She broke my heart". The chorus of the song is "Grkinjo znaj, svemu je kraj, zbogom i više se ne vraćaj" which means "Greek girl, know that everything is over, goodbye and don't come back anymore". The man is clearly hurt and angry, and he wants the girl to know that there is no coming back from what she has done to him.

The second verse repeats the same refrain and adds "dusu ranila" which means "She wounded my soul". The chorus is then repeated. In the third verse, the man says that the girl took everything from him, repeating the same refrain once again. The song ends with the chorus being repeated three times.

Thompson's song Grkinja is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to how betrayal can leave a person feeling broken and hurt. The use of the Greek girl as a symbol adds an interesting layer to the song's meaning, as it suggests how cultural differences can sometimes lead to misunderstandings and conflict in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

Varala me, varala
Deceived me, deceived

mala grkinja
little Greek girl

varala me, varala
Deceived me, deceived

srce slomila
broke my heart

Grkinjo znaj
Greek girl know

svemu je kraj
it's the end of everything

zbogom i vise
goodbye and never

se ne vracaj
come back

Varala me, varala
Deceived me, deceived

dusu ranila
hurt my soul

Grkinjo znaj
Greek girl know